Job 41:26
What does Job 41:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 41:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000If one lay at him with the sword, it cannot avail; Nor the spear, the dart, nor the pointed shaft.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901If one lay at him with the sword, it cannot avail; Nor the spear, the dart, nor the pointed shaft.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The sword may come near him but is not able to go through him; the spear, or the arrow, or the sharp-pointed iron.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The sword of his overtaker standeth not, Spear--dart--and lance.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If any reach him with a sword, it cannot hold; neither spear, nor dart, nor harpoon.
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- Job 39:21
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth out to meet the armed men.
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